u/Honk_The_Clown

Coach of 10 years here across all youth groups, but this year is a first as a player-coach for my adult Sunday League team (I've only been a player this year).

There's been some questioning around my philosophy (as told to me by coaching mentors) not to start with non-ball fitness such as running laps, and instead go straight into ball work such as rondos, mini games and short but high intensity drills to activate muscles.

There's some debate around whether this is correct for adults, many of whom aren't amazing athletes and might need some warming up to get creaking muscles going after sitting at their desks for the week.

I've sought guidance but can't find any FA resources online for this. Any tips for these sessions? I feel like once a week training for 90 minutes - as little as possible time should be spent without a ball.